Xenotril sl 0.5mg tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

SALT INFORMATION for XENOTRIL SL

Uses

Xenotril sl 0.5mg tablet is used in the treatment of short term anxiety, epilepsy and alcohol withdrawal.

How it works

Xenotril sl 0.5mg tablet induces sleep and controls seizures or fits by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Frequently asked questions for XENOTRIL SL

Clonazepam

Q.Is clonazepam stronger than lorazepam?Clonazepam and lorazepam belong to same category of drugs called benzodiazepines. Clonazepam is used to treat fits (epilepsy or seizures) and sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear, and worry about these attacks (panic disorder) with or without the fear of public places (agoraphobia) while lorazepam is used to treat anxiety disorders. Always follow doctor’s advice regarding the use of these drugs

Q.What is lonazep used for?Lonazep is a trade name for active drug clonazepam. Clonazepam belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. Clonazepam is used to treat fits (epilepsy or seizures) and sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear, and worry about these attacks (panic disorder) with or without the fear of public places (agoraphobia)

Q.Is clonazepam safe?Clonazepam is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q.Are clonazepam/ Lonazep addictive?Lonazep is a trade name for the active drug clonazepam. Prolonged use of clonazepam may develop dependence on this medicine

Q.Is clonazepam an opiate/benzo/valium?Valium is a trade name for active drug diazepam which belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines same as clonazepam. Clonazepam and Valium are different from opiates which are used to relieve severe pain such as the bone fracture/ cancer pain

Q.Is clonazepam a sedative?Clonazepam have side effects such as drowsiness, tiredness, and dizziness

Q.Is clonazepam an antidepressant/sleeping pill/can used to treat insomnia and anxiety?Clonazepam is used to treat fits (epilepsy or seizures) and sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear, and worry about these attacks (panic disorder) with or without the fear of public places (agoraphobia). Excessive sleepiness is one of the side-effects of clonazepam, however, it is not used to treat insomnia, nor is it used to treat depression

Q.How long can I take clonazepam for/ can I take clonazepam forever?Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage and duration of use of clonazepam

Q.Does clonazepam cause hair loss/tiredness/weight gain/ dementia/drowsy/slow heart rate?Clonazepam belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines and have some of these side-effects such as hair loss, tiredness, drowsiness. It is not known whether side effects such as weight gain, dementia, and slow heart rate occur; however fluttering or tightness of the chest have been reported.